He did not share a cordial relationship with Oltmans. Johri also explained the reason why the period of rights has been reduced from 10 years to five years. At the badminton, Lin Dan ain’t that eloquent, but he wonders why they keep telling him he’s 34 years old even if he’s making the finals. ’Young shuttler Rahul Bharadwaj eked out a hard-fought win over compatriot Kiran George to advance t. The player informed the committee during the meeting that there was a disquiet within the team. He also feels that only foreign coach can make India a world beater in the sport. so that their names are uttered perfectly at next month’s Japan Open and in the lead-up to Tokyo. But they must show themselves and the fans something tomorrow and that means winning. Saina Nehwal found herself — poised to return serve — amongst an array of international names on the huge hoardings on Day 1. Liverpool insist that Saturday’s claim by director Albert Soler that the club offered to sell Coutinho for 200 million eurosis false.